Category Archives: Birds of Prey

The Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) is a medium-sized, predatory bird in the hawk family. The Northern Harrier can range in all parts of Maryland year round. The one in the photo above was photographed in January at Eastern Neck Island National … Continue reading →

The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a large, brown and white predatory bird similar in appearance to many hawks. The Osprey was a threatened species at one time, but I think its doing pretty well now, with populations across much of … Continue reading →

The Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) is a nasty looking character. Not nearly as abundant and extensive across the state of Maryland as the Turkey Vulture, the Black Vulture is most likely found in the eastern part of the state. Areas like Eastern Neck … Continue reading →

The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a recognizable symbolic of America and a powerful, graceful and beautiful bird. The Bald Eagle nests mostly along the shores of Maryland, within the east coast watershed. I have photographed Bald Eagles at the Eastern Neck … Continue reading →

The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) can be found across the entire state of Maryland in both the winter and summer months. I don’t think I have been to many WMAs – or even driven along too many Maryland highways – where I didn’t look up … Continue reading →